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Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the GeeksBy Gene Yang2004, 100 pages, Paperback. |
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But Gordon starts to see the world a little bit differently when alien technology leaves him with the memories and knowledge of the reigning King Geek, Miles. A misguided attempt to get Miles's memories out of Gordon's head causes Miles's hate to come to life in an unexpectedly sweet and crunchy form, and Gordon must help Miles face his demons or be consumed by them himself—literally!
Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks is an offbeat and human story by Gene Yang, creator of The Rosary Comic Book.
His comic book work on Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks garnered him, a Xeric Grant, a prestigious comics industry award. Gene Yang's other works include Loyola Chin and the San Peligran Order, The Rosary Comic Book, and an Internet serialized weekly strip called American Born Chinese.
Gene Yang lives with his wife and son in Fremont, California.
Book Description from Back Cover
Gordon Yamamoto has been a bully for as long as he can remember. It's been an easy life for him, and he holds by certain bully traditions, like crowning a new King of the Geeks every school year with a ripe pair of tighty-whities.
Background on Gene Yang
Gene Yang is both a teacher and a cartoonist. He currently teaches computer science, computer art, and math at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, California.
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